HAF Key Information, Guidance & Criteria

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Here you will find our key information, guidance and criteria. This will help you to understand what makes up our Essex ActivAte HAF programme along with the Department for Education guidelines. Here you will find information on what you're a part of, how you can achieve it and how to keep updated with all things Essex ActivAte.

Essex ActivAte is the name for the Holiday Activity and Food (#HAF2024) programme across Essex, run by Active Essex, Essex County Council and Thurrock Council, on behalf of the Department for Education. Additional funding is provided by Essex County Council to extend the offer to low income working families who also require support during the school holidays. This programme takes place during the Easter, Summer and Winter holidays. Where possible, Essex County Council and Basildon Borough Council provide additional support families during the smaller half terms as well.

Department of Education (DofE) Guidance

The Department of Education are the key funders of Essex ActivAte and therefore have their own guidance relating to the Holiday Activities and Food programme. Please see here the guidance which contains the framework and expectations that we are set to achieve through our delivery

Watch our Essex ActivAte 2024 overview webinar here!

Essex ActivAte Overview Webinar Slides

Download our 2024 overview webinar slides here.

The Wonde booking system is imperative to the delivery of our programme. For more information on training please click here.

How to get involved in our Essex ACtivate HAF Programme

Applications are now closed for 2024 involvement, however if you would like to be involved in 2025 please let us know by contacting haf@activeessex.org

Essex ActivAte Explained Flyer

Click here to find out more about our half term and holiday programmes, including how they’re funded, who’s eligible and what our clubs offer!

Essex ActivAte Application FAQs

Please see here for all FAQ’s relating to the application process.

Essex ActivAte Impact

We always like to hear about your success stories during your delivery of the programme. Please use this form and send in your case studies should you wish to share them with the team.

Thank you to all HAF providers for their incredible sessions, activities and support for families and children across the county! Your effort and hard work is hugely appreciated, and we have loved seeing the progress of all clubs. We welcome you to use the below graphics in order to support you on sharing what you have been a part of.